InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ A deal with a demon ❯ Chapter 39

Inuyasha tapped his claws on the desk. He couldn't seem to focus his thoughts.

It had been two weeks since she left. Two weeks and five days.

It felt like so much longer.

When she had left with that unshakable smile on her face, he felt a sinking feeling in his gut he had never experienced. Everything in him screamed to chase after her.

If he could have stopped her, he could have explained. That the things Kikyo was saying, he didn't mean it. He… he had at one point felt like that, but now… it was different now. Now he- he- Damn it! It didn't matter any way. She was totally unreachable.

As soon as Kikyo left, he raced home. He felt his demon clawing its way to the surface. Find her. Find her. Find her. It echoed over and over again in his head. He had no idea how he had suppressed his demon with Kikyo. He could feel the changes threatening his control. And it was ready to run its claws through the predator who hurt his mate.

He wasn't surprised to find that she was gone. He had been expecting it.

It didn't change the fact that he felt panicked. He raced through the room, trialing her scent. Her normally sweet fragrance was mixed with the salt of her tears. It tugged at him relentlessly. He wanted to hold her. He wanted to apologize. He wanted her to scream at him or hit him- anything! He just wanted to see her.

He went to the hospital, demanding to see his wife. He flaunted his wealth and his status, threated the contributions that his family made annually. It didn't work.

It wasn't until Koga came outside, ready to attack him that he actually listened.

Kagome had left.

She requested a leave of absence. Koga had no idea why, but he knew it was Inuyashas fault.

He went around to her regular spots. He demanded that Myouga give him her mothers address.

It was like she disappeared out of thin air.

He had a sneaking suspicion that the flea knew where she was, but he wouldn't budge. Every time he came near Myouga he started nagging at him, saying that even if he didn't love Kagome like a real husband, he at least had to respect her and her position. This was his company; people knew that they were married. How embarrassing for her is it that the boss brings his other woman to his office? He relentlessly tried to make him feel guilty for hurting Kagome.

He already felt lower than scum. He didn't need to pile it on.

His entire day was filled with thoughts of her. As he drove home, he dreaded opening the door. Her scent was still there, but it was faded; stale. It reminded him the worst way that she was gone. His demon was discontented at home too. It longed for its mate, mourned her in a way that manifested making him physically ill. He had actually gone into her room, where her scent was the strongest, to try and calm his nerves.

It was too much. He had never felt this way before, so utterly defeated.

He would drive up to his house, thinking for the millionth time how empty and large it seemed. Before Kagome, he had never thought there was too much space, too much room. He had never felt alone before.

He would walk up to the door, and know immediately that she wasn't there. He wanted to leave, rent a hotel just so he could function. The scent of her was driving him mad.

But he couldn't leave. What if she came back? He had to be here… to show her that he was waiting. And she had to come back… she had to…

Inuyasha sighed as he ran his claws through his hair. He was sure that today would be no different than yesterday.

~.~

He had sensed it immediately.

The wind carried her scent. He froze, trying to control his demon. He could feel his body shaking, twitching just from the mere scent of her. He was worried what would happen when he actually saw her. When he got closer.

He opened the door, taking note of her luggage by the entrance. He walked through the kitchen, following her scent. She was in the back yard. Nervously, he opened the sliding door.

She didn't turn to acknowledge him, not right away. Her arms were stiff as she drew back her bow. He could see the look of concentration on her face. He was watching her every movement, soaking in her presence. She let out a deep breath as she knocked the arrow, hitting the center of the target. Not for the first time, he was amazed at her ability.

He had to speak to her. What he really wanted was to run at her, full speed and hold her before she could get away.

“K-Kagome…”

Kagome turned her head over her shoulder. She looked at him indifferently. It sent shivers down his spine. He almost wished she hadnt turned his way.

She drew back the bow once more and repeated the process. He watched as she steadied herself, heard the beating of her heart and she took a few calming breaths before turning his way.

“Kagome, let me explain-“

She put her hand up to stop him.

“You don't need to. You don't have to explain anything to me.” The corners of her mouth turned up slightly. Was she trying to look reassuring?

“No, Kagome, I do. I have to tell you that-“

“Stop. I don't need to hear it. I don't want to hear it.”

“KAGOME-“

“You don't owe me an explanation. We made the rules of our marriage very clear, didn't we? That's why we set those conditions. You didn't do anything wrong. I overstepped.”

Her tone was sharp, cold. She had a stern look in her eyes, one that wouldn't back down.

“WILL YOU JUST-“

“I did a lot of thinking. It was a mistake for us to get as close as we did-”

He felt his heart drop. It was the very thing he didn't want to hear.

“I know that you're worried about your inheritance-”

Inheritance?

Had that even crossed his mind over the past two weeks? He had worried over her leaving, worried that he would never see her again, worried that if he did see her, this exact situation would play out. But he never thought about the implications of her leaving financially.

Fuck his inheritance! That's not what he was worried about it all.

“I overheard what Kikyo was saying. If I made you feel that you had to act around me for the sake of your inheritance… You should know that when I give my word, it means something. I wasn't going to leave until the three years were up. Im not going to be the one responsible for making you lose that much money. So I'll stay here, married to you… until you and she figure out a way to annul it.”

He felt sick. He didn't want to annul it. He didn't want to go back to being strangers.

“Kag-“

“Higurashi.”

“Wha-“

“Kagome is too familiar.”

“Like hell Im going to call you Higurashi.” He seethed. Inuyasha was clenching his fists so tightly he was on the verge of drawing blood.

“Then you can call me Takahashi, since that is technically my name right now. But it might get confusing.”

“I'll fucking call you whatever the hell I want.”

“Then I might not answer you.” She shrugged before picking up her bow, walking past him.

“Please figure out the loophole for the annulment soon, Takahashi.” Was all he heard before she closed the door.

A/N:: So I made this chapter short on purpose. I know its usually half the size of the usual updates, but Im working on the next, meatier chapter. Im going to do my best to get the chapters out and get it finished quickly. I also have another story in my head, so be on the lookout!